Overextension as a concept in chess is most often fatal. Likewise to an organization. I just reread the Mission Statement of the USCF and am absolutely astounded by how much it accomplishes the stated Mission given the minuscule budget and funding it receives. Bravo!
Let’s face it fellow members,there is only so much that can be achieved with a small organization like ours. Unless private funds come flowing in from the non chessplaying public we are destined to remain as we are now. Do not let the USCF overextend itself into extinction.
Can you give some detail on your thoughts? Which specific parts of the mission statement are suspect given current funding levels?
Sorry I wasn’t clearer. No organization can be all things to all members and the bottom line is paramount.
Actually fulfilling the mission is paramount. The bottom line is important, but the organization exists to meet a societial need, not to make money.
In light of the current heated debate in the ISSUES Forum concerning
life membership and the slew of financial hypotheticals offered up, perhaps this thread bears re-opening for further discussion. Perhaps moved to the ISSUES Forum? Moderators?
Dan
As NTD and IA Todd Barre is fond of saying: “Not for profit does not mean you should not make one.”
@ Tim Just
I recently served on the EB of a local non-profit organization. We kept to our projected budget more or less. Yes net gains is absolutely necessary to counter years when we operate at a net loss. We kept to our Mission Statement. As a 501-C3 we were closely monitored by the IRS and the State of Florida. The EB was well aware of our fiduciary responsibilities to our members. And we didn’t make irresponsible financial plans especially longterm. And certainly not for a lifetime commitment.
Dan